The nurse is providing medication instructions for a client taking colesevelam (Welchol). What should the nurse include in the teaching session?
1. Take other medications 1 hour before or 4 hours after colesevelam.
2. Take other medications 4 hours before or 1 hour after taking colesevelam.
3. Avoid all other medications for 4 hours before and after taking colesevelam.
4. Take all medications at the same time as colesevelam.
1
Rationale 1: The client should be instructed to take other medications 1 hour before or 4 hours after colesevelam.
Rationale 2:Take other medications 4 hours before or 1 hour after taking colesevelam is incorrect because the client should be instructed to take other medications 1 hour before or 4 hours after colesevelam.
Rationale 3:Avoid all other medications for 4 hours before and after taking colesevelam is incorrect because the client should be instructed to take other medications 1 hour before or 4 hours after colesevelam.
Rationale 4:Take all medications at the same time as colesevelam is incorrect because the client should be instructed to take other medications 1 hour before or 4 hours after colesevelam.
Global Rationale: Colesevelam, a bile acid binding drug, interferes with the absorption of other medications and vitamins taken at the same time. The client should be instructed to take other medications 1 hour before or 4 hours after colesevelam. All other answer options are incorrect.
You might also like to view...
Infantile autism is usually present at birth, but frequently not diagnosed until which age?
A) 1 year of age B) 5 years of age C) 13 years of age D) 16 years of age
A nurse educator has asked the question, "Do students who form study groups fare better on the NCLEX® exam when compared to their peers who study independently?" An example of a dependent variable would be which of the following?
1. Number of students in a study group 2. NCLEX® scores of both groups 3. Students' college GPAs 4. Time between graduation and sitting for the NCLEX®
A nurse wishes to improve his or her cultural sensitivity while working with patients. Which action by the nurse would best indicate progress toward this goal?
A. Demonstrate good knowledge of different cultural health beliefs B. Effectively respond to the needs of people of different cultures C. Interact respectfully with patients who have differing health beliefs D. Recognizes that he or she will never be the expert in other cultures
Which nursing intervention has the highest priority for the nurse who provides care for a patient receiving oxygen from a non-rebreathing mask?
A) Posting a no smoking sign over the patient's bed B) Applying an oil-based lubricant to the patient's mouth and nose C) Assessing the patient's respiratory status, orientation, and skin color D) Changing the mask and tubing daily